How long does it take to do your taxes?

@vicki2876 (5636)
Canada
February 26, 2009 9:27am CST
It takes me less than 20 minutes to do my taxes. I don't use a calculator and I have very simple taxes. I also LOVED it in school. I am low income so I don't have to pay anything either. How long does it take to do your taxes?
2 responses
@p1kef1sh (45681)
26 Feb 09
No time at all Vicky. I haven't earned enough to pay taxes in the last 18 months. I've made maybe $300 in all that time. If someone wants to pay that to me a day we might be able to talk!
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@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
26 Feb 09
I'll take that offer too! Thanks
@B3lla86 (101)
• United States
26 Feb 09
I'm a tax professional and I usually average about half an hour with each customer, however, that also includes the interview that is done to get to know them and their tax situation before I even start. We usually add about another half hour for each new form we add to the basic. The more in depth the situation is, the longer it takes. The longest I have ever worked on someone's taxes was with S-Corps and depreciation and the whole load. I spent about 8 hours in total because I had to research all his prior year depreciation and stuff because he was a new client. So like I said, depending on the situation it can take a while.
@vicki2876 (5636)
• Canada
26 Feb 09
That is great that you are a professional. That is a great career and you sound like you are very good at your job. Thanks for sharing. :)